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“Nailbiter” #21

By | May 6, 2016 | Reviews

After the longest break the series has had, “Nailbiter” is back with a brand new jumping on point and new story arc. Read on for our review of “Nailbiter” #21 but be warned, there are some mild spoilers within. Written by Joshua Williamson Illustrated by Mike Henderson and Adam Guzowski NEW STORY ARC ‘BOUND BY […]

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“Cinema Purgatorio” #1

By | May 6, 2016 | Reviews

Anthology comics are wonderful. Generally, you get an assortment of stories from all sorts of perspectives, for much less cost and hassle than your average monthly comic. Avatar wants to jump in on the action, teaming up with Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill for “Cinema Purgatorio,” nominally a horror-themed anthology that’s just as willing to […]

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“Midnighter” #12

By | May 6, 2016 | Reviews

Though “Midnighter” #12 is the finale of the series, the title hero is far from completing his mission. This unlikely superhero has a future that is left wide open with this thrilling conclusion bursting with violent fireworks. Written by Steve Orlando Illustrated Aco and Hugo Petrus Midnighter, Apollo and the Suicide Squad square off against […]

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Weavers #1

By | May 5, 2016 | Reviews

As far back as I can remember, I’ve always been afraid of spiders. Okay, so that’s a hack line and an easy reference, but it’s true. Spiders terrify me to my core: I seize up and have a full blown panic attack at the sight of them. I’m definitely not the only one in the […]

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“Thunderbolts” #1

By | May 5, 2016 | Reviews

Zub, Malin, and Yackey resurrect the ultimate anti-hero title for a nostalgic re-working that will likely polarise Marvel fans. Written by Jim Zub Illustrated by Jon Malin & Matt Yackey They’re a renegade team rampaging across the Marvel Universe under the direction of the Winter Soldier! But are the Thunderbolts heroes or villains—and do even they know […]

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Mignolaversity: Baltimore: Empty Graves #2

By | May 4, 2016 | Reviews

Like the last, this is a quiet and meditative issue with a somber mood hanging over it, exploring what each character brings to the graves of their fallen companions. Written by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden Illustrated by Peter Bergting Colored by Michelle Madsen Lettered by Clem Robins Before Baltimore and company set out for […]

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Mignolaversity: Hellboy in Hell #9

By | May 4, 2016 | Reviews

With the end in sight, “Hellboy in Hell” #9 sets the stage for the series’ big finale. Hellboy faces demons furious about the fall of Hell and his role in it, and another family member makes an appearance. * First part in the two-issue conclusion to Hellboy in Hell! It’s a dark time in Hell, […]

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Junji Ito’s Cat Diary: Yon & Mu

By | May 3, 2016 | Reviews

Cats are weird. I should know, seeing as how I live with three of ’em. They’re adorable little critters who love laps and claw at the curtains. I’ve sometimes imagined that it is a very real possibility that cats are actually some sort of low-level demons sent to live in our world. And, seeing as how […]

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“Sex Criminals” #15

By | Apr 29, 2016 | Reviews

The sporadic but spectacular “Sex Criminals” is back, with an issue that rounds up the third arc and reminds us why Fraction and Zdarsky’s characters are so frustratingly fascinating. Written by Matt Fraction Illustrated by Chip Zdarsky “Sex Criminals” is simultaneously one of the easiest and most difficult books to describe that I’m reading at the […]

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“Batman” #51

By | Apr 29, 2016 | Reviews

“Batman” #51 is the swan song of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s flawless Bat-run. Both writer and artist gift us with a quiet issue that encapsulates the magic behind why this has been one of the best monthly book for the last five years. They continue, up till the very end, to make this book […]

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“Brody’s Ghost”

By | Apr 29, 2016 | Reviews

Over six years in the making, “Brody’s Ghost” is this manga-inspired supernatural adventure/crime drama. Originally appearing annually in digest-sized graphic novels, Dark Horse now assembles Mark Crilley’s series into one 600-paged volume, complete with all the original chapters as well as various shorts that’ve appeared here and there. Taken as a whole, we’re given this […]

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“Doctor Strange” #7

By | Apr 29, 2016 | Reviews

It’s all going to hell for the magic world. Old Stephen’s powers have been drained by the Imperator, who is ready to finish off magic on our world forever. So how does the counter-attack begin? Let’s find out. Written by Jason Aaron Illustrated by Chris Bachalo LAST DAYS OF MAGIC PART 2 As all of his […]

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Advance Review: “4001 A.D.” #1

By | Apr 28, 2016 | Reviews

The future of the Valiant Universe comes crashing down. In their efforts to put an end to the tyranny of New Japan, Rai and his allies may have inadvertently unleashed untold devastation. So how does the opening salvo of Valiant’s summer event hold up? Read our review to find out. Warning: Some light spoilers. Written […]

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“Strawberry Shortcake” #1

By | Apr 28, 2016 | Reviews

“Strawberry Shortcake” is a comic book where our hero faces off against a villain whose name kind of sounds like the bad guy’s from Jessica Jones. Of course we were going to talk about it. Spoilers ahead! Written by Georgia Ball Illustrated by Amy Mebberson Strawberry Shortcake returns to comics! And along with her comes the […]

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Mignolaversity: Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1953 #5

By | Apr 27, 2016 | Reviews

‘Beyond the Fences’ wraps up in a way that left me desperate for more “Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.” Bloody hell, this was an excellent debut from Christ Roberson! Written by Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson Pencils by Paolo Rivera Inks by Joe Rivera Colored by Dave Stewart Lettered by Clem Robins Man’s best friend becomes […]

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